Obituaries : Radio Air Personality Mel Devonne is Dead, Cause of See Death

Obituaries : Radio Air Personality Mel Devonne is Dead, Cause of See Death

Friends and families are paying tributes on social media to Beloved Mel Devonne who recently passed away.

Born: Philadelphia, Pa . Mel Devonne is a veteran of 22 years in the radio industry and one of the architects of the “Quiet Storm” format.  Mel has worked at V103 in Chicago since 1990 and is also heard on over 50 cities nationwide and the Caribbean on “The Love Zone” via ABC radio Networks.  Mel Devonne’s ratings success in Chicago and Nationwide makes him one of the most respected evening personalities in the country.

Cause of Death.

We have no information at the moment on what cause the death of Mel Devonne , but according to the following information posted on Facebook, he was said to have suffered stroke before his death.

Our Brother and former V103 colleague and syndicated air personality Mel Devonne could use your prayers, love and positive vibrations.

PRAYER WARRIORS – Glenn Cosby just heard our brother Mel Devonne suffered a stroke in North Carolina. Chicago knows Mel from his years of hosting Night Moods on V103. Mel is a giant in radio AND as a basketball coach. He is by FAR – one of the most humble individuals that you’d ever meet. inbox Glenn Cosby if you would like to send a get well arrangement to the hospital. He loved serving you on the radio – and it’s time for us to love him back with your prayers and well wishes. Mel has always been a private person – BUT – keep in mind that he will able to see your comments. Massive Love and Prayer can be more Powerful than medicine, so let’s Lift him up!!!!

The following are tributes posted on social media to honor his life and legacy.

Jacque Kilgore wrote on Facebook.

Rest in peace my first born son Melvin Kilgore Jr (gentleman), who has left us (Also, known as Mel Devonne). You will be truly missed and with your brother Miklas Kilgore. Your Radio Audience will miss you also.

Akilah wrote on Facebook.

Sad to announce the passing of our friend and brother, former V103 “Quiet Storm” host Mel Devonne. Prayers and comfort to all Mel’s family, friends, and fans. 💔

Listen and remember… https://youtu.be/WbPTKI9PJno

Alan Green wrote on Facebook.

His voice so typified the format that I thought Mel DeVonne invented “Night Moods” after 61 years on the planet Mel took flight this morning. Thanks for the memories…..

Maxx Myrick wrote on Facebook.

Just received the sad news that our brother, former V103 Chicago colleague and veteran syndicated Night Moods/Quiet Storm Air Personality Mel Devonne has passed away at age 61.😢

Mel was a renaissance man, author, documentary filmmaker, college basketball coach, world traveler and the consummate professional. Mel and I were born in the same year on the same day, something we always acknowledged when we worked together. Condolences to his family and many friends. Rest In Peace

Marjorie Marj Williams wrote on Facebook.

My sincerest condolences to the family of Mel Devonne the voice of “The Quiet Storm”. We all listened to his smooth voice On the radio for many years! You will be missed! Rest In Peace!!!